Saturday, February 23, 2013

Diagnosis: Leukemia; February 22, 1989

I woke up at nine o’clock. Alex and I had breakfast then I had a shower and got dressed.

After lunch I took Alex to the school to register him for kindergarten. Alex stayed in the kindergarten classroom while I went to the Library. I sat near Michelle, she was registering Lyle for kindergarten for January. The principal talked to us for awhile then the teacher and the school nurse. Then we had to fill out the form. When I gave the form to the principal I explained to him that Alex had Leukemia and that he might miss some school. The principal was really understanding. He said that’s part of his life and it’s something that has to be done.

Then I saw the school nurse, they photo copied Alex’s immunization card. I explained to the nurse that Alex wouldn’t be able to have his last shot for school entry. She asked me when Alex would be able to have his shot. I said not until Alex’s treatment was finished and maybe longer then that.

I went to the kindergarten classroom where I talked to the teacher. I explained about Alex having Leukemia and that he might miss school I told her that if there was flu, measles, mumps or chickenpox in the school I would have to keep Alex out. The teacher thought that would be pretty hard to do. I said well I did it last winter when Alex’s counts were so low.

Alex and I got home after two o’clock. I was exhausted form explaining about Alex’s condition.

Charlie got home at four o’clock. We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner we watched tv.

Alex went to bed at eight o’clock. I went to bed at ten o’clock.

No tests

Medication

Bactrim 10:00 a.m. ------ -----
Mercaptopurine 10:00 a.m.

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